Top Tips for Hotels Participating in Special OTA Deals
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages of participating in special OTA deals? What advice can you offer to maximise your ROI? Are there any pitfalls to avoid? (Question by Chaya Kowal) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Alenka McMahon - Managing Director, Hotel Revenue Services Limited Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management, Palladium
Interview with CEO Matthijs Welle of Mews
In this article, we interview Matthijs Welle of Mews. Matthijs is revolutionizing property management and hotelier experiences with high-tech solutions. Mews provides hoteliers with powerful, cutting-edge functionality that will allow them to focus on the guest experience rather than tedious administration. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Although I've been CEO of Mews for several years now, I still think of myself as a hotelier through
Ecotourism: What it is, Advantages & Disadvantages, Examples & More
One of the growing trends within the tourism industry is the growth of ecotourism, which centers on ecological conservation. However, to fully understand this concept, looking at the advantages and disadvantages and some real-world examples of ecotourism in action is essential. Table of Contents: What is Ecotourism? What Are the Principles of Ecotourism? What is the Difference Between Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism? Why is Ecotourism Important? Different Types of Ecotourism What Are the Advantages of
Hotel Front Office: Learn About Tasks, Responsibilities, Roles & More
Front office hotel staff are among the most important employees in any modern property, as they are guests' regular contact points. In this article, you will learn about the front office department, its definition, the key tasks and responsibilities, and how technology can help the department. Table of Contents: What is the Front Office Department in a Hotel? The Importance of the Front Office in a Hotel What Are the Duties of a Front Office
Luxury Travel Trends and Influences Making an Impact in 2025
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is the state of luxury travel in 2025? What trends will influence decisions for luxury travel businesses? (Question proposed by Reshan Jayamanne) Our Marketing Expert Panel Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange Studio Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The Orange Studio Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Elvira Wilthagen - Owner, Heads in Beds Ask Our Panel a Question Join Our Expert Panel "The
5 Marketing Campaigns to Reengage Your Past Guests
Studies show that 64% of loyalty members are business travelers, and these loyal guests contribute a significant portion of hotel revenue, ranging from 30% to 60%. Despite the numbers, many hotels are still focusing only on attracting new guests and creating new bookings, when the truth is that re-engaging past guests is an essential strategy to maintain a steady stream of bookings and maximize profitability. Reengage Old Bookers by Spicing Things up Many hoteliers have
Why Simplifying Group Bookings Is the Secret to Business Hotel Success
Group bookings are vital for business hotels, but outdated, fragmented systems complicate the process. Managing accommodation, meeting spaces, and event services across multiple platforms often results in errors, wasted time, and client dissatisfaction. By adopting integrated technology, hotels can simplify operations, minimize mistakes, and improve profitability, ensuring they meet growing demand and operate more efficiently. Simplifying Group Bookings for Boosting Hotel Efficiency and Revenue Managing group bookings is often a double-edged sword for business hotels.
Why Revenue Management Systems Will Never Replace Human Revenue Managers
When the desktop computer came along, it needed human input. It’s no different with an RMS (revenue management system) Even an AI-enabled RMS can’t think independently (and that’s a good thing!) You’ve probably heard plenty about AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots that learn from biased human language and “deep fakes,” which
Interview with CEO and Founder Uli Pillau of Apaleo
In this interview, we'll be talking with Uli Pillau. Pillau founded Apaleo, the world's first API-driven property management platform for the hotel industry, based upon an API-first architecture. This has created a full development hub for the industry as a whole. Can you
Check Out Hotel Processes: Tips to Optimize Guest Check Outs
A check out hotel process is the procedure a hotel requires guests to go through when departing at the end of their stay. This is typically the stage where the customer settles the bill and returns their room key. The hotel check-out process is important because customers want a smooth,